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Electricity Company Can't Plead Negligence By Deceased Electrocuted While Trying To Fix Fuse In Transformer: Gujarat High Court

9+ hour, 24+ min ago  (318+ words) The Gujarat High Court has held that an electricity company cannot attribute negligence to the deceased who died while trying to fix the fuse in a transformer, as the company is in the business of hazardous product and the liability…...

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Electricity Company 'Absolutely Liable' In Electrocution Death Case, Can't Escape By Blaming Deceased's Negligence: Gujarat High Court

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (325+ words) The Gujarat High Court has held that when energy transmitted through electricity line causes injury or death of a human being, who unknowingly comes in contact with it, then it is primary liability of the Electricity Company to compensate the…...

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Saving Belongings From Fire Caused By Snapped Live Wire Not Negligence: Rajasthan High Court Enhances Compensation In Electrocution Death Case

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (49+ words) Saving Belongings From Fire Caused By Snapped Live Wire Not Negligence: Rajasthan High Court Enhances... Live Law Saving Belongings From Fire Caused By Snapped Live Wire Not Negligence: Rajasthan High Court Enhances Compensation In Electrocution Death Case 22 May 2026 11:30 AM IST…...